Asm. Dave DiPietro

Maddy summaryThis bill makes applications for firearm licenses private records, preventing public disclosure under New York's freedom of information law. Applicants can request confidentiality by checking specific safety-related boxes on forms, such as being a law enforcement officer, under a protection order, or fearing harassment. Law enforcement agencies retain access to these records upon request, while the state police must store a duplicate copy of each license application. The policy directly affects firearm license applicants and ensures their personal information remains private unless specific safety exceptions apply.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a committee to study whether New York should establish two programs: a kindergarten-to-college/career readiness initiative and a universal college savings account, specifically targeting low and moderate income families. The committee will examine existing programs in other states (like San Francisco and Ohio), review enrollment data, consult with financial institutions, and develop a funding proposal by November 2024. The bill itself does not fund or create these programs - only authorizes a feasibility study to inform future legislation. It is a procedural measure with no immediate policy changes.

Provides for a grace period until July 1, 2025, in which former employees of the department of corrections and community supervision that participated in a strike may return to full duty without discipline.

Allows for the removal of members of the state board of parole by a majority vote in the senate and the assembly; requires three or more members of such board personally interview potential parolees; requires that the determination to parole an incarcerated individual be unanimous.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows military personnel assigned to state recruiting centers to carry their service-issued firearms while on duty at those locations. It directly affects military staff working at recruiting centers by permitting them to have firearms on hand during their shifts. The key provision amends military law to explicitly override conflicting rules, requiring the adjutant general to authorize this practice. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Waives the registration fee and service charge for distinctive plates for volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance services where the applicant has attended twenty-five percent or more of the emergency calls for the previous year.

Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain property owners from requiring scaffolding safety measures during building work. Specifically, it removes the obligation for farm owners, owners of single- or two-family homes, and owners of multiple dwellings when they contract work but don't direct or control it (e.g., hiring a contractor for repairs). The change applies only to these owners in the specified scenarios, not to contractors or property owners who manage the work. Safety requirements for scaffolding remain in place for all other cases.

Directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish policies relating to security and protection of New York national guard and air national guard recruiting centers.

Relates to the environmental assessment of a historic preservation plan; addresses environmental impact statements, dates for filing drafts of such statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan, funds available for historic preservation purposes, and the New York state archaeological survey assistance fund.