Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.
Maddy summaryBill A 5845 exempts specific New York City emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced EMTs, and fire protection inspectors from central business district tolls. It directly affects NYC employees in these roles working for the city or Fire Department, including their supervisors. The law amends Vehicle and Traffic Law to remove toll charges for these positions when traveling through the central business district. This change applies immediately upon enactment, as specified in the bill text.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary task force to review why New York City disability retirees are excluded from the Variable Supplements Fund (VSF) program, which provides supplemental retirement payments to police and fire department members. The task force, appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, the mayor, and other officials, will investigate the issue through public hearings, gather evidence, and recommend changes within one year. It must report its findings to the governor, state comptroller, and legislative committees but does not directly alter the VSF program. The goal is to address longstanding eligibility concerns for disability retirees who have been largely excluded from receiving these supplements.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers with 20 or more full-time permanent employees to create a written workplace violence prevention program. The program must include specific measures to address risks like abusive conduct and bullying, such as conflict resolution training and clear reporting systems. Employers must provide annual training to all employees on identifying, reporting, and preventing workplace bullying and abusive conduct, including how to use safety procedures and access the prevention program. It directly affects covered employers across New York State and applies to all workplace settings where such risks exist. The law mandates these changes to reduce incidents of workplace violence and improve employee safety.
Changes the start date of the operation and enforcement of the central business district tolling program from no earlier than December thirty-first, two thousand twenty to no earlier than January first, two thousand thirty-one.
Establishes a correctional employee protective labor practices board to make recommendations regarding labor practices and working conditions for correctional employees, and institutional safety of both correctional employees and incarcerated individuals.
Maddy summaryThis bill reclassifies New York City sheriffs, under-sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs as "police officers" under New York State law. It amends the criminal procedure law to update definitions, directly affecting these city law enforcement personnel by changing their official designation. The key mechanism is modifying specific legal sections to include these roles within the definition of "police officers," aligning their status with other sworn officers. This change does not alter their duties or authority but updates their legal classification in state statutes.
Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2743) requires New York state to pay managerial or confidential employees at least as much as comparable union-represented positions. It applies to state workers in competitive, non-competitive, and labor classes whose roles are designated as managerial or confidential under state law. The law mandates that salary grade ranges for these positions must not be lower than those for equally graded union positions. Current employees in these roles cannot have their salaries reduced due to this change.
Maddy summaryThis bill, the New York Healthy Vending Act, requires state agencies and vending machines on state-owned or leased property to offer healthier food and beverage options. It mandates that 25% of vending options be "healthy" immediately, increasing to 50% within two years and 75% after three years. "Healthy" options must meet strict nutritional standards, including limits on trans fat, sodium, calories, and sugar, with specific requirements for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, or nutrients like calcium. Vending operators must clearly label calories for non-transparent packages and display healthy options prominently, with fines of $100 for first violations and $500 for subsequent ones. The law applies only to state property and does not require installing vending machines.
