Asm. Dave DiPietro

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes free hunting permits for qualified hunting instructors in New York. Specifically, it provides free bowhunting privileges, muzzle-loading privileges, turkey permits, duck stamps, and doe permits to residents who are designated by the state department to teach responsible hunting, bowhunting, or trapping practices. Instructors must be certified to provide such training, regardless of whether they are paid for it. The law changes the standard fee structure for these specific permits, making them free for this designated group.

Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires transit authorities and their subsidiaries to ensure accessible buses (wheelchair-friendly) are available within a three-mile service area of any bus line. It mandates that 65% of all regularly operated buses must be accessible, achieved by requiring all newly purchased, leased, or brought-into-service buses (except those for temporary shortages) to be accessible until the 65% threshold is met. The law directly affects public transit agencies like the MTA, ensuring better access for transportation-disabled riders, including wheelchair users, on fixed-route bus services. Key provisions include the 65% accessibility target and the 3-mile service area requirement for accessible buses.

Provides that the department of transportation shall not prohibit concealed carry firearms at state rest and parking areas and scenic overlooks by persons with a valid permit to carry concealed.

Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge; provides that notaries are not permitted to collect a fee for collecting the documents required.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2393) doubles the annual funding cap for the child care tax credit program from $25 million to $50 million per year for businesses providing child care services in New York. It directly affects eligible businesses that qualify under existing rules by increasing the total pool of funds available for their tax credits. The key mechanism requires the state Office to allocate the $50 million pro-rata (based on proportion) to all qualifying business entities that demonstrate eligibility. This change applies to the 2023-2024 fiscal period and takes effect immediately.

Provides a real property tax exemption for property owned by active duty service members of the armed forces of the United States in taxing jurisdictions which elect to provide a veterans exemption.

Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, they must submit to and pass a drug test; requires health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts report certain instances of substance abuse to the commissioner of social services.

Maddy summaryThis bill dedicates a specific bridge on State Route 39 in Castile, Wyoming County (bridge number 5035810) to honor Corporal Kermit Davis through ceremonial signage. It requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs reading "Bridge Dedicated to Corporal Kermit Davis" while explicitly stating the dedication is ceremonial and does not change the bridge's official name. The bill has no substantive policy impact beyond this commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the existing public financing framework for state offices and establishes new contribution limits for candidates. It sets office-specific caps - such as $4,000 for state senate nominations and $25,000 for general elections - with annual inflation adjustments. Family members (spouses, parents, siblings) face lower contribution limits, and all rules apply to candidates and political committees seeking state office. These changes standardize campaign finance rules across election types, replacing prior regulations. The bill directly affects candidates, donors, and political committees in New York State elections.