Asm. Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (E 826) amends procedural rules for the New York State Assembly, not substantive policy. It clarifies the Speaker’s authority to maintain order and handle appeals, updates how resolutions (especially those involving expenditures or foreign policy) are referred and adopted, and establishes rules for remote member attendance during emergencies (requiring recording and allowing electronic recognition requests). It also revises voting procedures, distinguishing between "slow roll calls" (for final bill passage) and "fast roll calls" (for procedural votes), with specific requirements for electronic voting systems. These changes streamline Assembly operations without altering legislative substance.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a policy bill). It directs the Assembly Speaker to appoint a two-member committee to formally notify the Governor that the Assembly has completed its 2025 session (adjourned sine die) and reconvened, ready to proceed with business. The resolution directly affects the Governor and Assembly leadership by establishing a clear communication channel for session status. It contains no substantive policy changes or new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution setting the end date for the 2025 legislative session. It directs the legislature to adjourn permanently (sine die) on January 7, 2026, at the same time the next session begins. It does not change any laws or affect citizens, businesses, or government programs. The resolution only establishes a specific calendar date for the session's conclusion. This type of scheduling motion is routine and affects only the legislative body's internal operations.

Enacts the "corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act"; requires that corporate contributions to a political candidate or party committee or in support or opposition to a candidate or ballot referendum be approved by a majority of shareholders; applies to cooperative corporations, not-for-profit corporations, railroad and transportation corporations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4764) eliminates two existing provisions: the excise tax on medical cannabis sales and the medical cannabis trust fund (a dedicated funding program). It directly affects medical cannabis businesses and patients by removing the tax they pay and ending the dedicated funding stream. The bill repeals specific sections of the tax law (Section 490) and state finance law (Section 89-h), taking effect immediately upon passage.

Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds; establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program.

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to adopt a local law requiring a member of the police force in such city to be a resident of Buffalo subsequent to the effective date of such local law.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals to petition courts to release old grand jury records (such as transcripts, evidence, or exhibits) if they have enduring historical importance. Records 40 years or older are presumed to qualify, with courts requiring that release would enhance historical understanding, foster scholarly research, or improve public knowledge of significant events. It specifically applies to cases where charges were dismissed or no indictment was issued. The court decides whether to release materials based solely on historical merit, not on current legal proceedings.

Establishes as a distinct territory for purposes of rating private passenger nonbusiness automobile insurance policies, a certain city with a population between 19,040 and 25,000 which is geographically contiguous to a city with a population between 292,648 and 350,000; provides that the superintendent may require insurers to adjust existing or establish new territory definitions based on such review.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3108) mandates a study to examine the financial effects of shifting New York's education funding from property taxes to income taxes. The New York State Department of Education and Taxation and Finance must analyze fiscal impacts across different regions, identify current inequities in education funding, and develop transition recommendations. The study's results, including policy suggestions, must be published within one year of the bill's effective date.