Asm. Josh Jensen

Requires instruction in arts and music education to be incorporated into curriculums for all public school students; requires school districts to ensure that appropriately certified teachers are providing such education; authorizes rules and regulations consistent with such provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4761) prohibits New York state agencies from contracting with entities that boycott certain U.S. allies, defined as NATO members, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Ireland, and other specified nations. It requires the commissioner to publish an annual list of boycotting entities and mandates contractors to certify they are not on this list when bidding for state contracts. Exemptions allow limited exceptions for past boycotts that ceased or for critical services essential to state operations. The law creates a formal process for entities to challenge their inclusion on the list and for agencies to enforce compliance through contract penalties.

Prohibits any cannabis related advertisements in establishments within a certain distance from schools; increases penalties for prohibited advertisement of tobacco and cannabis products; requires enforcement inspections.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax deduction for taxpayers who pay for required college course supplies (like textbooks or lab materials). It allows a deduction equal to 25% of these expenses in 2001, increasing to 50% in 2002, 75% in 2003, and 100% for all years after 2003. The deduction applies only to taxpayers who do not claim a separate credit for college expenses under another tax provision. It directly affects college students' families or individuals who pay for these mandatory supplies out of pocket.

Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.

Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child; increases age from 16 to 18 for application of existing sexual performance crimes; creates crimes of use of a child in a sexual performance in the first degree, promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child in the first degree, and promoting a sexual performance by a child in the first degree; provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $1.2 billion permanent fund to improve wages and benefits for New York's childcare workforce. It directly affects licensed childcare providers that accept families using the state's Child Care Assistance Program, requiring them to use at least 75% of funds for direct caregivers (like teachers), 10% for administrators, and the rest for program quality or expansion. The fund mandates that providers meet a new minimum compensation scale (developed with worker input) aiming to align childcare wages with public school educators. The Office of Children and Family Services will distribute funds based on factors like serving high-need children, underserved communities, and enrollment, with annual reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the reporting requirements for the healthcare stability fund by requiring the director of budget to submit quarterly reports to additional state officials, including committee chairs and ranking members in both legislative chambers. The reports must detail fund receipts, disbursements, historical and projected spending, fund balances, and specific grant awards (including recipient names, amounts, and dates). These reports must be published on the Department of Health's website within 30 days after each quarter ends. The changes clarify who receives the reports and add specific data points that must be included in the disclosures.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows members of the Seabee Veterans of America residing in the state to obtain special license plates featuring the Navy Seabee emblem. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of membership and pay a $10 one-time service charge in addition to standard registration fees. The plates are issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles following standard procedures for specialty plates.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $1,000 tax credit for taxpayers who must replace tires damaged by potholes on state or local roads. It directly affects vehicle owners who incur costs from pothole-related tire failures, reducing their income tax liability by up to $1,000 per year. To claim the credit, taxpayers must provide proof of the pothole damage to the tax commissioner, and any unused portion of the credit may be carried forward as an overpayment. The credit applies to taxable years starting January 1, 2025, and is limited to one replacement per vehicle.