Relates to reporting on the metropolitan transportation authority's state of good repair; requires the reporting to be published on the authority's website, outlining the repairs and investments needed to restore the authority's existing transit systems to a state of good repair.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts individuals aged 75 or older from jury duty upon their written request. It requires the chief court administrator to create a form for seniors to submit, after which they are automatically excused unless they later request reinstatement. The exemption remains in effect until the person formally asks to be considered for jury service again. This policy directly affects senior citizens who qualify and seek relief from jury service obligations.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 11th as "September 11th Remembrance Day," adding it to the state's list of official public holidays. It directly affects state government operations and businesses that follow public holiday schedules, as the day will now be observed as a closed day for most state offices and services. The key mechanism involves amending multiple laws (including the General Construction Law and Transportation Law) to explicitly include September 11th in the defined list of public holidays and business holidays. This change means government offices and many businesses will be closed on September 11th each year, aligning with existing holiday observances like Memorial Day and Veterans' Day.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state to deposit 5% of any settlement fund totaling $1 million or more directly into the state's general debt service fund, reducing the principal balance of the state's debt. It applies to settlement payments received by the state, such as those from lawsuits or legal agreements. The key provision mandates this automatic transfer without requiring additional legislative action for each settlement. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Provides a temporary extension for payment of real property taxes owed by a person who has been a furloughed or designated non-pay federal employee due to a period of lapse in discretionary appropriations by the federal government, or by the spouse or domestic partner of such person; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Enacts the student journalist education act to protect student speech at educational institutions unless such speech is libelous, an invasion of privacy, or incites students to commit an unlawful act, violate school policies, or to materially and substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the school.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows students in New York State schools to earn physical education credits by completing state-approved lifeguard certification training courses. It requires the Board of Regents to create rules enabling these courses to count toward the mandatory physical education requirements. The policy directly affects high school students who complete approved lifeguard training programs, potentially reducing the need for separate physical education classes. The change applies only to courses meeting state standards for lifeguard certification, not general physical education instruction.
Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act" which establishes a law enforcement peer support program to provide confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling; defines terms; provides exceptions for when a peer support communication may be disclosed.
Authorizes the department of transportation to establish and implement a state memorial sign program to memorialize persons who died due to injuries sustained in a fatal motor vehicle crash on state highways.
