Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
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.
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special optional retirement plan specifically for state correction officers in New York. Under the new rules, eligible officers can choose to retire after completing twenty years of service or upon reaching age sixty-two, whichever comes first. Those who retire after twenty years would receive a pension equal to one-fortieth of their final average salary for each year of service, capped at half their final salary, while those retiring at age sixty-two without twenty years of service would also receive an additional pension benefit. The state would fund these increased benefits through extra contributions calculated by the retirement system actuary and included in the annual state budget.
Directs the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to conduct a study of the delivery of services to individuals with traumatic brain injury.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Team TARDIS 5356 from Corning Robotics for winning the Inspire Award at the Excelsior Region Championship on March 3, 2024. The document recognizes the high school team's success in the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition, where they earned a spot at the World Championship and achieved a top-20 national ranking. It also honors the team's mentors and their significant community outreach efforts, which involved educating over 1,600 youth in STEM subjects. Copies of the resolution are to be sent directly to the 14 student members of the team.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows patients to register for organ, eye, and tissue donation directly through their electronic health records, expanding the ways people can join the Donate Life Registry. It requires hospitals and electronic health record vendors to include a simple option for patients to sign up during their medical visits without charging extra fees. The law also clarifies that skipping this question or failing to check a box does not cancel any previous donation consent a person has already given. By integrating this registration into digital health tools, the bill aims to make it easier for individuals to record their wishes regarding anatomical gifts.
Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates James Tette for winning the NYSPHSAA Boys Class C Cross Country Championship on November 11, 2023. It recognizes his athletic achievement, which included finishing the 5,000-meter race with a record-breaking time for his school, and highlights his dedication to sports. The text also acknowledges the support of his community and the coaching of Rick Smith, and it directs that copies of the resolution be sent to both Tette and his coach.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Angelina McKane, a high school senior from Corning, New York, for winning two swimming titles at the state championship. It recognizes her achievements in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly events, highlighting her past records and academic honors. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves to publicly acknowledge her athletic and personal accomplishments. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the student and her coaches.
