Asm. Dave McDonough

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a 2011 law that imposed a spending cap on the state's Medicaid program, specifically removing Sections 91 and 92 of Chapter 59. It directly affects how the state Department of Health manages Medicaid funding by eliminating the annual growth limit on state funds for Medicaid. The key mechanism is the complete removal of these specific legal provisions, allowing Medicaid spending to increase without the previous restriction. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Requires all contracts over fifty thousand dollars in value made and awarded by any department, agency or authority of the state for the purchase of personal protective equipment or medical supplies shall require that the personal protective equipment or medical supply items be produced or made in whole or substantial part in the state of New York during the existence of a disaster emergency involving an epidemic, pandemic or similar disease outbreak.

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Establishes the office of organized retail theft within the department of law to receive and investigate complaints from any source, or upon its own initiative, of allegations involving the use and role of organized retail theft.

Creates the "disaster preparedness and emergency planning act"; authorizes a local sales tax exemption for emergency preparedness supplies; requires the division of homeland security and emergency services, in conjunction with the department of taxation and finance, to establish, promote and publish on the web a list of eligible items; requires the division of homeland security and emergency services to create public service announcements regarding such exemption and make available to municipalities for promotion purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state Board of Elections and all local election boards from accepting any private donations for election administration. It bans funds from individuals, corporations, nonprofits, or any non-governmental entity, defining "private funds" broadly to cover all such sources. The law applies directly to election administration activities, such as managing voter rolls or running elections, and prevents private money from influencing these processes. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and is currently referred to the Election Law committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain maintenance and repair services for motor vehicles and railroad rolling stock from sales and use taxes. It directly affects common carriers (like trucking and rail companies) by reducing their tax burden on vehicle upkeep. The key provision adds new tax exemptions for parts and services related to motor vehicles and railroad equipment, while explicitly excluding fuel, electricity, and energy services from these exemptions. The policy change simplifies tax treatment for transportation infrastructure maintenance without altering broader tax rates.

Provides for the initiation of treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and pharyngitis resulting from a Group A streptococcal infection by a licensed pharmacist in certain circumstances.

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services to identify concerns in students' mental health.

Provides that the comptroller shall examine and audit all state or federal funds appropriated or received for the humanitarian aid including short term shelter services to migrant individuals and families, including costs associated with humanitarian emergency response and relief centers for individuals entering short term shelter on or after April 1, 2024 in New York city or any other municipality in New York state.