Establishes a veterans in agriculture assistance and outreach program to help integrate veterans into the field of agriculture, and support veterans currently working in agriculture; designs an associated logotype for the promotion of products produced by a veteran or qualified veteran business entity.
Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts how New York State calculates foundation aid for public school districts with eight or more teachers that are classified as "high need" based on specific wealth and need criteria. It modifies the formula used to determine the state's share of funding, changing how the "combined wealth ratio" (a measure of district wealth) affects the state funding percentage. School districts meeting both the size requirement (8+ teachers) and high-need status - determined by prior state calculations like the SA0708 or SA1314 listings - will see their foundation aid amounts recalculated under this revised formula. The change directly affects eligible school districts' state funding allocations without creating new eligibility categories.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes specific size and draw weight requirements for crossbows used in hunting in New York. It eliminates previous limits on crossbow limb width, bolt length, minimum/maximum draw weight (100-200 pounds), and overall length (24 inches). The change directly affects hunters using crossbows for game hunting, as it removes these technical specifications from state conservation law. The bill amends two sections of the Environmental Conservation Law to remove these restrictions, effective immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryBill A 7407 permits public schools to utilize or display indigenous names for their extracurricular activities, such as sports teams. It defines "indigenous names" as those referring to indigenous persons, tribes, cultures, or traditions. The bill mandates the education commissioner to adopt regulations allowing this practice and to repeal any inconsistent rules. Notably, it does not prevent the commissioner from prohibiting public schools from using indigenous *logos or mascots*, distinct from names, except for classroom instruction.
Requires the state pay taxes on the assessed value of properties of closed state prisons until such prison is reopened, used by another state agency, or is conveyed to a non-governmental entity.
Expands the crime of aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer by removing the requirement that such injury be caused by a dangerous or deadly instrument.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates August 31st of every year as "Overdose Awareness Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, alongside other observances like Juneteenth and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The bill does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it simply establishes an annual day of remembrance focused on overdose prevention and awareness. This designation directly affects New York State residents and government entities, which may choose to recognize the day through official proclamations or events. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Establishes a school resource officer unit within the division of state police; permits every school district within the state to request the placement of a member of such unit at any building, structure or facility primarily used for the instruction of students located within such district.
Increases the amount of money a public retirement system retiree may earn in a position of public service in the year 2025 and thereafter to $100,000.
Relates to punitive measures and the collection of student loans and suspension and revocation of tuition assistance awards for individuals found guilty of anti-Semitism.
