Asm. Andrew Molitor

Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two New York State tax credits: the Empire State Film Production Credit and the Empire State Film Post-Production Credit. It removes these incentives from the state tax code, directly affecting film production companies that previously qualified for these tax breaks. The repeal eliminates specific provisions in the tax law that allowed eligible film producers to reduce their state tax liability by a percentage of qualified production costs. This is a straightforward policy change that ends these financial incentives without altering other tax structures.

Permits contracts for the purchase of rock salt or sodium chloride mined or hand harvested in Canada to be awarded as if such rock salt or sodium chloride was mined or hand harvested in the United States.

Relates to enhanced aid and incentives for municipalities; provides that enhanced aid and incentives for municipalities will be apportioned to eligible municipalities by the director of the budget on a per-capita basis, based on population.

Maddy summaryBill A 2268 proposes to hold a referendum for New York state voters. The ballot question would ask whether voters support the division of New York into two separate states. This vote must occur during a general election on or before December 31, 2026, and the results would be certified to the secretary of the senate and clerk of the assembly.

Enacts the "New York State Digital Government Modernization Act"; establishes the digital government modernization initiative and the digital government enhancements pilot program.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4447) creates a pilot program in Jamestown allowing the city to use speed cameras in up to nine school zones during student activity periods (school hours and 1 hour before/after, plus activity times). It requires cameras to pass daily self-tests and annual calibration, mandates warning signs, and limits fines to $50 per violation (plus $25 for late responses), with exemptions for stolen vehicles or calibration issues. Vehicle owners - not drivers - are liable for fines, which do not count as speeding convictions or affect insurance. The program is strictly limited to Jamestown and includes strict rules for handling camera images.

Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health to create and operate a law enforcement, first responder, active and non-active-duty service members and veteran informational mobile application.

Prohibits ballot harvesting; prohibits a person from submitting an application for an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter without notarized consent; permits family members, caregivers and other officials to submit applications.

Increases the number of members on the farm laborers wage board from three to five; adds as members the commissioner of agriculture and markets and a member appointed by the Dean of the Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.