Asm. Steve Hawley

Includes intentionally selecting a victim based on certain actual or perceived traits in the crime of murder in the first degree; provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole.

Creates a homeownership rehabilitation credit; allows a taxpayer to be credited for fifteen percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenses made by such taxpayer with respect to a qualified residence against the tax imposed; defines qualified residence and qualified rehabilitation expenses.

Makes a proclamation extending a local state of emergency issued by the chief executive subject to the approval of the local governing body of the applicable county, city, town or village; provides that all orders issued by a local board of health shall be effective for a period of five days; requires approval by the applicable local governing body for each extension thereof.

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.

Maddy summaryBill A 5876, known as "Barreto's law," establishes the new crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree. This bill directly affects individuals who cause the death of another person while operating a vehicle. A person can be charged with this crime if the death occurs while they are engaged in reckless driving or committing aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. This new offense is classified as a class E felony.

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands property tax exemptions for disabled veterans by removing the requirement that they must have served during a "period of war." It directly affects veterans with a 60% or higher service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, regardless of when they served. The key mechanism amends the legal definition of "veteran" to include these individuals without needing proof of wartime service. This change ensures eligible disabled veterans qualify for the tax break based solely on their disability rating and honorable service, effective for property tax assessments starting August 30, 2008.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5190) requires correction officers in state correctional facilities to be identified solely by their badge number, not by displaying their name on a tag or label. It directly affects correction officers employed in these facilities by prohibiting facilities from requiring them to wear name tags. The key provision amends the correction law to explicitly state that officers "shall be identified by a tag or other display of the officer's badge number only." The law would take effect 60 days after enactment, replacing any existing requirements for name displays.

Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.

Prohibits advertisements on television and radio of cannabis and cannabis products subject to a $5000 fine and license or registration revocation after notice and an opportunity to be heard.