Exempts retail food stores from various state and local taxes provided such store derives at least seventy percent of its annual gross sales from staple foods and food products for off-premises consumption.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum tax exemption for capital improvements (like renovations or additions) to residential buildings from $80,000 to $168,000 in most areas. It directly affects homeowners who make significant upgrades to their properties, allowing them to exclude more of the increased property value from real estate taxes. The exemption limit remains at $750,000 for non-city special assessing units. The change applies to improvements made after the bill takes effect, raising the cap without altering how the exemption amount is calculated.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to permit the use of crossbows for deer hunting in Suffolk County during the established deer hunting season (the second Monday in November through March 31). It directly affects hunters in Suffolk County by expanding the permitted methods to include crossbows alongside longbows. The change modifies existing regulations to explicitly list "crossbow" as an authorized tool for taking deer of either sex during the designated season. The bill does not alter the season dates or bag limits, only the equipment allowed for hunting. This is a targeted policy change specific to Suffolk County's hunting regulations.
Enacts the "Joseph Fletcher act"; permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 which were previously denied or not timely filed.
Maddy summaryBill A 945, known as "Jacobe's Law," requires school administrators to contact the parents or guardians of students when a verified incident of bullying, harassment, or discrimination has occurred. Designated school employees must first investigate and confirm the incident. Following verification, a school professional will discuss any health, safety, or privacy concerns with the students involved. If no such concerns are expressed, the school will make a good faith effort to contact the parents; if concerns are raised, the professional will use their judgment to determine if parental contact is in the student's best interest. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for individuals who report such incidents in good faith.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include ammunition in the list of items prohibited for individuals with certain criminal convictions or disabilities. It expands existing restrictions on firearms, rifles, and shotguns to cover ammunition, making it a class D felony to purchase, dispose of, or knowingly assist a prohibited person in obtaining ammunition. The law targets individuals barred from firearm possession due to prior convictions or other disqualifying factors, and also holds accountable those who facilitate such transactions. This change directly affects people with specific criminal histories and anyone who knowingly helps them acquire ammunition.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions and requirements for organizations that provide fiscal intermediary services within the consumer directed personal assistance program. It establishes a new category of "Fiscal intermediary" alongside the existing "Statewide fiscal intermediary," allowing certain entities, like those with Department of Health contracts or independent living centers, to operate in this role. These new fiscal intermediaries will have the same status as the Statewide fiscal intermediary and can directly contract with managed care plans and other programs. The bill also removes the procurement process requirement for the Statewide fiscal intermediary and streamlines registration rules for these service providers.
Requires every school district to conduct a transition feasibility analysis within the next succeeding school year as of the effective date of this act, and every five years thereafter, to determine the feasibility of using zero-emission school buses on current routes.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Niagara Falls to add unpaid housing, building, and fire code violation penalties, costs, and fines to the city's annual tax levy, provided they are court-ordered, unpaid for one year after final judgment, and equal to at least 5% of the property's tax value. Property owners must receive a 30-day notice detailing the violations, amounts owed, and foreclosure process, while owner-occupied primary residences are exempt. Tenants in at-risk properties must be offered relocation assistance before tax foreclosure, and owners can avoid sale by curing violations or paying the debt before the redemption period ends. If property is sold at auction, surplus funds from the sale (after covering code violation debt) are returned to the former owner.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates insurance requirements for ambulettes (vehicles transporting patients with 8-12 passengers) under New York's vehicle law. It mandates minimum and maximum per-passenger liability coverage: $25,000-$80,000 for bodily injury and $50,000-$150,000 for death per passenger. These rules specifically apply to ambulette operators, differing from standard vehicle insurance limits. The changes clarify coverage amounts to ensure adequate financial protection for passengers and property. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
