Relates to the environmental assessment of a historic preservation plan; addresses environmental impact statements, dates for filing drafts of such statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan, funds available for historic preservation purposes, and the New York state archaeological survey assistance fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts individuals aged 75 or older from jury duty upon their written request. It requires the chief court administrator to create a form for seniors to submit, after which they are automatically excused unless they later request reinstatement. The exemption remains in effect until the person formally asks to be considered for jury service again. This policy directly affects senior citizens who qualify and seek relief from jury service obligations.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York's Dormitory Authority to provide additional services to local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) and the Department of Environmental Conservation. It specifically allows the authority to help these entities construct, improve, or equip facilities like public buildings or environmental infrastructure. Key provisions include explicit protections preventing displacement of current public workers (including reduced hours or benefits) and prohibiting changes to existing collective bargaining agreements or transfer of public employees' duties. The bill does not apply to projects using certain alternative delivery methods under the Infrastructure Investment Act.
Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.
Maddy summaryThis bill changes how New York State fills vacancies in the offices of Attorney General or Comptroller. It requires that when a vacancy occurs (excluding removals), the state legislature must appoint a replacement through a two-thirds vote in each house (Assembly and Senate), rather than a joint ballot. This means both chambers must separately approve the appointee with a supermajority vote. The change applies to vacancies caused by resignation, death, or other non-removal reasons, and takes effect immediately.
Permits out-of-state clinical laboratories located within the United States to accept specimens from New York when there are no proper labs within the state recognized by the department of health.
Relates to the establishment of a non-traditional hours model; provides that the office of children and family services shall: create a non-traditional hours model within a year, publish its findings on its website, and conduct a review of child care providers and centers that use such model.
Establishes the COVID-19 pandemic response study commission to conduct a study of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; provides for the repeal of such commission upon the completion of the commission's final report.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4474) allows certified medication aides to administer certain routine medications under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) in New York nursing homes. It permits tasks like giving pre-filled oral medications but prohibits injections (except for insulin, diabetes care, epinephrine, or naloxone) and central line maintenance. Certified medication aides must meet strict qualifications (training, experience, competency tests) and can only perform tasks assigned by an RN, who retains full oversight and documentation responsibility. The law directly affects nursing home staff (certified medication aides and RNs) and residents receiving medication care in licensed facilities.
Provides a temporary extension for payment of real property taxes owed by a person who has been a furloughed or designated non-pay federal employee due to a period of lapse in discretionary appropriations by the federal government, or by the spouse or domestic partner of such person; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
