Provides for the taxation of state owned land for all purposes, exclusive of improvements and in accordance with any payment in lieu of taxes agreement.
Maddy summaryBill A 4758 adds a new section to the education law to define antisemitism. When the Department of Education reviews or investigates potential violations of state law or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act based on an individual's actual or perceived Jewish ancestry or ethnic characteristics, it will consider the definition of antisemitism established by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016. This includes contemporary examples of antisemitism, which will inform the department's assessment of such practices.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from moving leftover money from funds that collect dedicated fees (like tolls or permit fees) into other general funds. It requires these dedicated funds to stay separate from other state money and be used only for their specific purpose, preventing commingling or reallocation. The law directly affects state financial management by restricting how unspent revenue from targeted fee sources can be handled. This is a procedural change to state finance rules, not a new policy affecting citizens or programs. (3 sentences)
Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for confronting an individual to prevent a theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares, or merchandise; does not prohibit employers from training or re-training employees on policies against confrontation of theft.
Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year.
Prohibits the enactment of unfunded mandates for a period of three years; instructs the state comptroller to conduct a report on the annual fiscal impact enacted state legislation has on the revenues and expenses of local municipalities.
Provides for the revocation of a person's driver's license who has been convicted of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Permits alternate members of certain planning boards and zoning boards of appeals for any reason the town board deems necessary pursuant to local law, rule, regulation or ordinance.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a standardized assessment system for energy-related public utility properties (like power lines, gas pipes, and substations owned by electric/gas companies) in New York. It requires the state commissioner to set an annual "assessment ceiling" for these properties by multiplying their total value by a standardized rate, creating a predictable tax base. Utility companies must pay an annual fee covering the program's costs, calculated based on their property's value. The system applies to properties used for electricity/gas storage and transmission, excluding special franchise properties. The bill aims to streamline assessments and reduce local tax disputes for these utilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a minimum five-year duration for orders of protection in all domestic violence cases, replacing previous shorter timeframes. It requires courts to explicitly state findings of aggravating circumstances on the record when extending orders beyond the minimum period. The legislation applies to both civil family court orders (under the Family Court Act) and criminal sentencing orders (under the Criminal Procedure Law). Key provisions prevent courts from denying extensions solely because abuse hasn't occurred during the order's term and mandate that courts articulate their reasoning for duration decisions. The bill also clarifies that temporary orders don't affect the length of final orders.
