Establishes the rare disease advisory council to identify best practices, raise awareness regarding rare diseases, evaluate barriers to access to care, and to make recommendations to the legislature and the governor.
Enacts into law components of legislation relating to the possession and sale of nitrous oxide; criminalizes certain sales and possessions of nitrous oxide; (Part A); regulates the sale of nitrous oxide; (Part B); establishes an education and outreach program relating to nitrous oxide (Part C); criminalizes driving while ability impaired by nitrous oxide (Part D).
Maddy summaryThis bill updates how New York State calculates payment rates for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), which provide primary care in underserved communities. It changes the rate calculation method: through 2025, rates use the Medicare Economic Index, and after 2025, they use a federal cost adjustment formula (FQHC Market Basket inflator) adjusted for service scope. The state health department must analyze actual FQHC costs every three years starting in 2025 to set updated rates, ensuring payments reflect real costs while guaranteeing no facility receives a rate lower than the 2025 level. This directly affects FQHCs by potentially increasing their state-funded payments based on verified operational expenses.
Maddy summaryBill A 8082 establishes a new retirement service credit for members of public retirement systems who have served as volunteer firefighters or emergency service personnel. Eligible members can receive one year of service credit for every five years of volunteer service, up to a maximum of three years of credit for fifteen years of service. To qualify, members must have at least five years of other credited service and pay a fee equivalent to three percent of their compensation for the twelve months prior to application, for each year of credited volunteer service. This credit can be applied towards special twenty or twenty-five year retirement plans.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-time energy price refund credit for New York state taxpayers who lived in the state during 2024 and meet specific income limits. Eligible residents receive between $150 and $400 depending on their filing status and income level, with higher amounts available for married couples and lower incomes. The credit is calculated based on 2024 tax information and will be issued as a refund or tax credit for the 2026 tax year. The legislation also ensures that any portion of the credit included in federal income will not be subject to New York state or local income tax.
Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding legislative resolution (not a bill) formally congratulating the St. Bonaventure University Men's Rugby Team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division 1 Championship. It directly recognizes the team members, coaches (including Head Coach Daniel Neighbour and Assistant Coaches Cory Ratka and John Powers), and support staff listed in the resolution. The key mechanism is the passage of this symbolic resolution by the legislative body, which includes formal language praising their athletic achievement and contributions to their university. The resolution requires copies to be sent to the named individuals but does not create any new laws, funding, or obligations.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows unused funds in New York's climate investment account - collected from electricity customers through utility bills - to be returned directly to those customers. Specifically, any uncommitted funds collected via the "bill-as-you-go" system (where fees are added to monthly utility bills) must be credited back to ratepayer accounts by the end of each fiscal year. The bill modifies existing law to require this refund, ensuring customers who paid these climate-related fees receive the unused portion. It directly affects electricity customers who contributed to the climate investment account but did not have their funds fully allocated for climate projects. The change is a procedural adjustment to fund handling, not a new policy for climate initiatives.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating the Fillmore Central School Boys Soccer Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D Championship on November 16, 2025. It recognizes the team's championship, their coach (Jarrett Vosburg), assistant coaches, athletic staff, and specific players. The resolution has no policy impact - it merely offers ceremonial recognition through a formal legislative expression of praise. It was introduced and adopted in February 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the Town of Randolph, New York's 200th anniversary in 2026. It formally recognizes Randolph's founding in 1826, historical milestones (including its first town meeting and growth to 2,400 residents), and ongoing role in Cattaraugus County. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any residents; it solely serves as a ceremonial tribute by the legislature. The only action taken is sending a copy of the resolution to the Town of Randolph for their 2026 bicentennial celebration.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating the Portville Junior-Senior High School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Class C Championship. It formally recognizes their 19-1 season record, 10th state title, and the coaching staff. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply directs the legislature to send formal congratulations to the team members and coaches.
