Relates to the term "income" for purposes of the school tax relief exemption; adds 401(k) and 403(b) accounts to the list of eligible income deductions when determining Enhanced STAR eligibility.
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two New York State tax credits: the Empire State Film Production Credit and the Empire State Film Post-Production Credit. It removes these incentives from the state tax code, directly affecting film production companies that previously qualified for these tax breaks. The repeal eliminates specific provisions in the tax law that allowed eligible film producers to reduce their state tax liability by a percentage of qualified production costs. This is a straightforward policy change that ends these financial incentives without altering other tax structures.
Relates to enhanced aid and incentives for municipalities; provides that enhanced aid and incentives for municipalities will be apportioned to eligible municipalities by the director of the budget on a per-capita basis, based on population.
Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment at summer day camps; includes college coaches, athletic directors, professors, graduate assistants and college presidents among those required to report such suspected abuse or maltreatment.
Maddy summaryBill A 2268 proposes to hold a referendum for New York state voters. The ballot question would ask whether voters support the division of New York into two separate states. This vote must occur during a general election on or before December 31, 2026, and the results would be certified to the secretary of the senate and clerk of the assembly.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows government entities to publish required public notices online instead of in print newspapers, directly affecting local and state agencies that must legally share information like meetings or permits. It permits online publication in qualified news sites that provide daily general interest news to a specific geographic area and have operated continuously for at least one year. The law removes the requirement to publish in a newspaper while maintaining all other legal standards for the notice itself. This change simplifies notice distribution for government bodies and expands access to the public through digital platforms.
Requires the department of health to conduct 40% of its inspections on nursing homes outside of business hours; requires department of health inspections of nursing homes to be conducted without prior notice to a nursing home; requires an annual nursing home inspection report.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for New York businesses that source a significant portion of their products locally. It directly affects businesses subject to New York's income tax (Article 9 or 9-A) that sell food or goods, provided they source 20% to 100% of their net sales from New York producers. The credit amount varies based on the percentage of local sourcing: $1,500 for 20%, up to $25,000 for 100% local sourcing, with no carryover of unused credits to future years. Businesses must submit a report with their tax return detailing local producer names, locations, purchase amounts, and units bought.
Enacts the New York state thruway authority accountability act; names the commissioner of DOT as chair of the thruway authority board; directs the commissioner of DOT to submit a plan to merge the thruway authority into the department of transportation.
Prohibits ballot harvesting; prohibits a person from submitting an application for an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter without notarized consent; permits family members, caregivers and other officials to submit applications.
