Rep. John Mikulin

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryBill A 3631 allows New York schools to use state or local funds to purchase whole or reduced-fat New York milk (defined as milk produced, processed, and distributed within New York State) for student meals or sales. It requires the Education Commissioner to notify schools about the provision and mandates a report after two years tracking school participation, milk consumption changes, and state promotion efforts. The bill expires if federal school lunch rules change to permit whole/reduced-fat milk generally or if updated federal dietary guidelines allow it. This policy directly affects public schools in New York seeking to support local dairy producers through school meal programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York school districts to purchase or lease only zero-emission school buses (electric or hydrogen-powered with no tailpipe emissions) when buying new vehicles by July 2027. It also mandates that all components and final assembly of these buses and their charging infrastructure must be made in the U.S. unless a waiver is granted for cost or feasibility reasons. Districts facing financial hardship may receive up to two years to comply after a cost-benefit analysis, and the law includes protections preventing workforce displacement for transportation employees during the transition. The full transition to zero-emission school buses must be completed by July 2047, or when all state vehicle fleets meet this standard, whichever comes later.

Provides for instruction in food and agriculture in schools using a curriculum established by the commissioner of education in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the income limit for New York seniors to qualify for the enhanced STAR property tax exemption from its current level to $120,000. It applies to tax years beginning in 2024, meaning seniors with incomes up to $120,000 will now qualify for the exemption. The change directly affects seniors aged 65+ who own their primary residence and apply for the enhanced exemption. This increases the income threshold for eligibility, allowing more seniors to receive this property tax benefit.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require all voters to provide a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID) and a signature when registering to vote and again when voting in person at the polls. It directly affects all eligible voters in person at polling locations, with exceptions only for those who are illiterate or have a physical disability. The bill amends the state constitution to mandate this identification requirement for all elections, specifying acceptable ID types like New York state driver's licenses, military IDs, or U.S. passports. This creates a uniform standard for voter identification at both registration and voting stages.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new felony offense, "endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree," which is punishable by a class D felony. It applies to individuals who knowingly act in ways that create a foreseeable risk of serious physical injury or long-term emotional harm to a child under 17, or to those with prior convictions for the existing misdemeanor-level "endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree." The current second-degree offense (a class A misdemeanor) covers less severe conduct, such as failing to prevent a child from being abused, neglected, or exposed to danger. The bill also updates related provisions, including a defense for religious treatment of illness and civil claims for sexual offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts wood burning used for recreation, building heating, cooking, or food preparation from certain greenhouse gas emissions regulations. It directly affects rural residents and small communities who rely on wood-burning for these everyday purposes. The law modifies environmental conservation rules to exclude these specific wood-burning activities from compliance requirements tied to New York's 2019 climate law. The exemption applies immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Makes the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway or other area adjacent to the residence of another following delivery of the package to such residence by the postal service or a commercial carrier a felony.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May as "Elder Appreciation Month" each year, recognizing older adults through a formal legislative designation. It does not create new holidays, funding, or policy requirements - only establishes a symbolic month of recognition. The bill amends the executive law to add May to the list of months designated for commemoration, specifically honoring elders. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on individuals or programs but serves to highlight elder appreciation annually.