Provides for medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital.
Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates existing laws to require that certain insurance forms include a designated space for individuals to register as organ donors. It directly affects insurance companies and the people who fill out their application forms by ensuring they have an easy way to express their donation wishes. The legislation authorizes health and financial regulators to create necessary rules before the main provisions take effect on January 1, 2026. While the core requirement remains the same as previous laws, this act adjusts the timeline for when the new rules must be implemented.
Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Finger Lakes SPCA. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the organization's history and achievements, noting its role in sheltering and adopting out animals in the region. The resolution also mandates that a formal copy of this acknowledgment be sent to the SPCA. This measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a public tribute to the group's long-standing service.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution from the New York State Assembly that congratulates Madison Tuttle for winning the 2024 Adidas Indoor Nationals Track and Field Championship in the 1-mile racewalk. The measure recognizes her athletic achievement, which included setting a new record time and earning All-American status, while also acknowledging the contributions of her coaches and support system. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly honor her accomplishment and transmit copies of the resolution to her coaches and the athlete herself.
Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge.
Requires a current and valid government issued identification card to vote; establishes voter identification cards which shall contain, and prominently display, a registered voters name, address, political party affiliation, voter status, and voter signature which has been filed with the state board of elections; makes related provisions.
Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York school districts to purchase or lease only zero-emission school buses, defined as electric vehicles powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells, starting July 1, 2027. The law mandates that any contractors providing transportation services must also follow this rule when buying new buses and includes provisions requiring the manufacturing and final assembly of these buses and their charging infrastructure to occur within the United States. To support this transition, the bill allows the state commissioner to grant up to 24-month extensions for districts unable to comply due to costs or infrastructure needs, while also requiring a cost-benefit analysis for each district. Additionally, the legislation includes protections for current employees and contractors to prevent job losses or benefits reductions as the fleet changes, and it requires the creation of workforce development plans to manage the transition.
