Relates to the promotion of sergeants; grants a sergeant who has served for a period of fifteen years the same rights in respect to the police pension fund as a sergeant detailed to act as sergeant commander detective squad or sergeant special assignment.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state social services office to implement an electronic benefit transfer system by June 21, 2026. The new system must use standard commercial technology, specifically requiring the use of computer chip cards, to distribute benefits to eligible recipients. The legislation also mandates that the office upgrade the system as soon as possible to meet these new standards. This change aims to modernize how government assistance is delivered but does not alter the amount of benefits available to individuals.
Designates a portion of the state highway system including the bridge on the South Service Road, between Federal Circle and Perimeter Road Overpass, crossing over the Van Wyck Expressway in Jamaica as the "Port Authority Police Officer William J. Leahy Memorial Bridge".
Requires any dealer where lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist, micromobility devices and limited use motorcycles are sold at retail or repaired, and/or lithium-ion electric batteries are housed in a storage facility to maintain functional fire protection and suppression measures effective against lithium-ion battery and electrical fires, including but not limited to Class B extinguishers, battery cases, and automatic monitoring and detection; authorizes the department of state to promulgate necessary rules and regulations; imposes a fine of $250 for a knowing violation to comply with such provisions.
Relates to raising the tax abatement rate and extending certain deadlines for purposes of the green roof tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons.
Establishes the home improvement fraud prevention act relating to the responsibilities of home improvement contractors and requiring home improvement contractors to register with the secretary of state.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation projects to prioritize safe access for all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders. It mandates that agencies using complete street design principles consider these needs during the planning, design, and construction of new or rebuilt roads, while also applying these standards to maintenance projects lasting at least ten years. Additionally, the legislation updates the criteria for determining when a road project is unnecessary, adding community support as a key factor alongside traffic volume and land use. The law will not apply to projects approved before it becomes effective and will take effect approximately 260 days after passage.
Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates how the state calculates payment rates for federally qualified health centers to better reflect their actual operating costs. It requires the health department to analyze cost data from the previous five years, taking into account factors like the scope of services, staffing needs, and technology expenses. Starting in April 2025, the department must issue new payment rates based on this analysis, explicitly removing previous caps on payments as long as they remain eligible for federal funding. The law also changes how future rate adjustments are made, shifting from a standard Medicare index to a specific market basket measure for periods after September 2025.
Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates the State of Israel on its 76th anniversary and reaffirms the friendship and cooperation between New York and Israel. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of support from the New York Legislature. The text highlights historical milestones and shared values while directing a copy of the resolution to the Israeli Consul General in New York.
