Rep. Ed Ra

Maddy summaryThis bill suspends specific taxes on motor fuel and diesel fuel from June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, directly affecting fuel distributors and retailers. During this period, the suspension covers various state excise taxes and sales taxes, requiring sellers to lower their prices by the exact amount of the tax reduction. Additionally, the state will transfer funds equal to the lost tax revenue into dedicated transportation trust funds to maintain financial support for mass transit and highway projects. The legislation also ensures that retailers who previously paid these taxes can receive refunds or credits for the overpayment during the suspension window.

Authorizes the town of Hempstead to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the hamlet of West Hempstead.

Authorizes the village of New Hyde Park to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a portion of the 2024-2025 assessment rolls and all of the 2025 general taxes.

Relates to the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Albertson; changes "firemen" to "firefighters"; relates to the management and control as well as the usage of moneys received from foreign fire insurance companies by such association.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the widow of deceased New York Court Justice Jerry Garguilo to receive a lump-sum payment equal to his pension reserve or death benefit, whichever is higher. The legislation specifically authorizes Angela Garguilo to make this election without being subject to standard appropriation requirements. The state of New York will cover any past costs associated with implementing this change, spreading the expense over ten years. This measure applies only to this specific case and does not establish a new general policy for other court employees.

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $2500; must be in good standing for a minimum of five years and maintain continued eligibility.

Includes retirement plans in the exemption for pensions and annuities for certain persons; increases such exemption to one hundred thousand dollars as adjusted by the consumer price index annually.

Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis New York bill prohibits the sale of products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (a compound found in some kratom products) when concentrated above 400 parts per million. It directly affects businesses - including stores, online platforms, and other sellers - operating within New York State that sell such products. The law imposes civil fines of up to $3,000 for a first violation and $6,500 for repeat offenses, with collected funds directed to New York's drug treatment and public education programs. The bill defines prohibited products broadly to include any substance, extract, or finished good containing the compound at the specified level.