Asm. Jake Blumencranz

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Nassau County tax assessor to accept a late application for a real property tax exemption from the Korean Evangelical Church. Specifically, it concerns a church property located at 42 Belmont Circle in Syosset, enabling the organization to seek relief for the 2022-2023 tax year even though the application was submitted after the usual deadline. If the assessor determines the church qualifies for the exemption and the Nassau County legislature approves, the church may receive a refund of any taxes already paid and have related penalties or liens removed. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Establishes the New York child data protection act to protect minors from having their personal data accessed; provides exceptions in certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program to improve care and support for those affected. It directs state health officials to identify dementia cases in various settings like hospitals and nursing homes while expanding community resources such as caregiver support groups and respite care. The law also requires the provision of information and materials related to Alzheimer's and other dementias, with specific content determined by state health and aging officials. The program will officially begin operating approximately 240 days after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments to offer a full real property tax exemption for the primary homes of veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability. To qualify, the veteran must have been honorably discharged, be rated as permanently and totally disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and be considered individually unemployable. The exemption also extends to LGBT veterans who meet the same disability and discharge criteria. If passed, the law would apply to property tax assessments starting on or after January 2, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Nassau County municipalities to offer an additional twenty-five-year real property tax exemption to specific redevelopment projects. It applies to projects acquired by mutual redevelopment companies or those restricted to housing for seniors aged fifty-five and older. The measure is designed to prevent significant increases in carrying or maintenance charges that would occur if the initial tax exemption expired. Local governments can choose to extend the exemption at the current rate or modify existing extensions to provide this relief.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act, requires large fashion retailers to conduct standardized environmental due diligence on their supply chains and creates a remediation fund to address harms. It applies to businesses selling new clothing, shoes, or bags with over $100 million in annual revenue, excluding used clothing sellers and most multi-brand retailers. Companies must map their suppliers across four tiers, from raw material providers to finished goods manufacturers, and report on their efforts to prevent or mitigate environmental damage. The legislation mandates that these reports be independently verified and published using open data principles, while defining a "living wage" as a key standard for worker compensation.

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges the ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches held in Nassau County, New York, from June 3 to 12, 2024. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead expresses official state pride in hosting the event at the Eisenhower Park stadium. The resolution highlights the significance of the tournament, noting that it marks the first time the United States has hosted and participated in a Cricket World Cup. Copies of the document will be sent to the USA Cricket Board and the Nassau County Executive to recognize the event's impact on the local community.

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.

Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.