Asm. Dave McDonough

Directs the division of criminal justice services to include in the crimes against revenue program each county within the state and provide funding to each such county.

Requires residential property owners to register backyard chicken coops for the purposes of containing disease outbreaks affecting such chicken coops.

Relates to the SUNY Maritime admissions program increasing the number of positions reserved for nomination by the governor and members of the legislature and scholarship under the SUNY Maritime admissions program.

Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency to examine state spending, identify unnecessary and wasteful spending and create a report of recommendations of spending items that can be eliminated by New York state.

Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.

Provides a fifty percent discount on all central business district tolls, fees and other charges to individuals residing in transit deserts; requires proof of residency.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits candidates and political committees from using campaign funds for personal expenses unrelated to elections or public office. It specifically bans spending on household costs (like mortgage or utilities), personal clothing, tuition, family salaries, entertainment, and country club dues unless directly tied to campaign activities or official duties. The law defines "personal use" as expenses benefiting the candidate personally or covering normal living costs that would exist regardless of the campaign. Exceptions allow campaign funds to cover legitimate office-related costs or expenses not reimbursed by the government. The bill clarifies these rules to prevent misuse of donated money while maintaining flexibility for campaign necessities.

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 defines "contracts for emergency goods or services" as agreements to address unforeseen emergencies or repair critical infrastructure to prevent delays in essential utility services. It exempts these emergency contracts from standard bidding requirements (though they must follow comptroller-established guidelines) and requires LIPA to report all contracts over $250,000 annually on its website. The bill also creates a new "short-term public power purchase agreement" category for contracts under five years. These changes directly affect LIPA and its vendors, streamlining emergency procurement while maintaining reporting obligations.

Requires a call-blocking service to be provided in state contracts that include procurement of a voice service; provides that a voice service provider shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability for failure of a call-blocking service to block a call, or mistakenly blocking a call that should not have been blocked.