Asm. Paul Bologna

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 9306) requires New York's Board of Regents to obtain legislative approval before adopting any rule or regulation that imposes an unfunded mandate on school districts. An unfunded mandate is defined as a rule requiring schools to provide new programs, higher service levels, or changes that create net additional costs without state funding - such as increased expenses or potential property tax impacts. The key mechanism mandates that such rules cannot take effect without a majority vote in the state legislature. This directly affects school districts by preventing new financial burdens from being imposed without elected official review. The bill is procedural, focusing on the approval process rather than creating new educational policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private middle and high schools (grades 7-12) to restrict participation on teams designated exclusively for female athletes to individuals assigned female at birth. It amends education law to prohibit schools from allowing anyone not assigned female at birth to join such teams, overriding conflicting rules or regulations. The provision applies to all interscholastic and intramural athletic teams competing against other schools. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with rules needed for implementation to be finalized before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.

Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.

Designates certain offenses against emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers as hate crimes; includes the definition of emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.

Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4318) provides free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to active-duty U.S. military members not stationed in New York (if away ≤30 days on leave), New York state militia/reserve members (excluding inactive guard), and residents who are legally blind. Seniors aged 70+ pay $5 for fishing, trapping, and hunting licenses but receive free bowhunting and muzzle-loading privileges. It amends New York’s environmental conservation law to expand existing fee exemptions for these specific groups. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental conservation.

Authorizes municipalities to require a permit for the construction of a major renewable energy facility, major electric transmission facility or certain major electric generating facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets new rules for New York's Medicaid inspector general when auditing healthcare providers' billing for medical assistance payments. It defines key terms like "overpayment" and "clerical error," requires auditors to follow specific standards, and limits how they can spread audit findings to all claims (extrapolation) for minor, isolated errors. Providers must receive detailed audit reports explaining findings and have the right to submit supporting documentation before final decisions. The bill also mandates annual reporting on audit activities to state officials, including how many audits used extrapolation and their financial impact.