Requires the office of children and family services implement a regional cost factor analysis for child care subsidies; requires social services districts implement such findings.
Relates to adding additional objects which a person would be guilty of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree if such person knowingly possesses or sells such objects.
Expands New York's net metering law by adding non-residential micro-combined heat and power generating equipment systems to the list of currently eligible technologies that can be net metered.
Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a limit on how much the state can increase its annual spending for day-to-day operations (like public services and administration), excluding federal funds and capital projects. The spending cap is calculated as the average of the previous three years' inflation rates, but cannot exceed 2%. The governor must certify that the proposed budget stays within this cap, and if the legislature passes a budget exceeding it, the governor must adjust spending to meet the limit. Exceptions allow exceeding the cap during emergencies (e.g., natural disasters) only with a two-thirds legislative vote.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs revenue from mobile casino gaming activities (including internet-based games accessible via mobile devices) to fund school safety and security programs. It requires that at least $10 million or 1% of such gaming revenue - whichever is greater - be allocated annually for school safety expenses, as determined by the education commissioner. The funds are specifically designated for security-related costs in public schools, not general education spending. The bill amends existing finance law to create this dedicated funding stream for school safety, effective immediately upon enactment.
Provides that the comptroller shall examine and audit all state or federal funds appropriated or received for the humanitarian aid including short term shelter services to migrant individuals and families, including costs associated with humanitarian emergency response and relief centers for individuals entering short term shelter on or after April 1, 2024 in New York city or any other municipality in New York state.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class A-1 felony offense for selling controlled substances (from Schedules I-V) that directly causes someone's death. It specifically applies to individuals who violate public health law by selling, giving, or supplying these drugs, resulting in a fatality. The key provision defines this as the most serious felony charge, replacing or adding to existing penalties for drug-related deaths. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment, with necessary rule changes allowed before that date. It does not affect other drug offenses or non-fatal cases.
Entitles each member of the legislature to bring one statewide piece of legislation of the member's choosing to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York school districts to create policies enabling home-schooled students to try out for and join district interscholastic sports teams. It requires these students to meet the same academic, health, and behavioral standards as enrolled public school students, including annual academic verification and age/eligibility rules. Home-schooled students would only be eligible to participate with their district of residence and must arrange their own transportation. The policy is optional for school districts and does not mandate participation.
