Asm. Ed Ra

Provides that the comptroller shall examine and audit all state or federal funds appropriated or received for the humanitarian aid including short term shelter services to migrant individuals and families, including costs associated with humanitarian emergency response and relief centers for individuals entering short term shelter on or after April 1, 2022 in New York city or any other municipality in New York state.

Maddy summaryThis bill introduces two main changes to state financial management: it sets a limit on how much government spending can grow each year and raises the maximum amount the state can save in its rainy day fund. The spending growth cap is calculated based on the average inflation rate of the previous three years, meaning the governor cannot propose a budget that increases spending by more than this percentage unless a declared emergency allows for a special two-thirds vote to override the limit. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum capacity of the rainy day fund to twenty percent of the projected general fund disbursements, allowing the state to set aside more money for future financial emergencies. These measures directly affect the governor, the legislature, and the state comptroller by restricting budget proposals and altering how much money can be transferred to the reserve fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants Dawn Ward retroactive membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, giving her Tier IV status as if she had joined on her original employment start date of November 1, 1993. To receive this benefit, Ward must file an application with the retirement system within one year of the bill taking effect, and she will not be refunded any contributions she has already made. The Village of Kensington, where Ward worked, is responsible for covering all past service costs required to implement this change.

Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Innovative Resources for Independence for a portion of the 2021 school taxes, all of the 2022-2023 school taxes and all of the 2022 general taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State law to extend the expiration date of specific traffic signal regulations in Nassau County from 2024 to 2029. It modifies existing vehicle and traffic laws that govern how traffic signals are indicated and the liability of vehicle owners for violations in that area. The legislation ensures that these rules remain in effect for five more years, while also clarifying that any local laws passed under this authority will automatically expire on December 1, 2029.

Increases the applicable percentage of the child tax credit allowed in the empire state child tax credit from thirty-three percent to forty-five percent; prescribes how such payment or refund should be made based on amount.

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.

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 amends New York's public service law to impose financial penalties on public utility companies and their employees who knowingly submit false information during rate-setting proceedings. Under the new rules, any utility that makes a deceptive statement to the state commission faces a forfeiture penalty of up to $250,000 for each separate offense. The legislation also requires utilities to report any previously submitted false statements to the commission within three business days of discovery, with failure to do so resulting in the same financial penalty. These changes aim to increase accountability and transparency in how public utilities present data during regulatory reviews.

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.