Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and to reduce solo trips between work and home by state employees; requires reporting to the governor and legislature.

Requires all forms issued to the public by the state include an optional question regarding veteran status and whether the person completing the form would consent to the agency sharing their contact information with regards to resources available to veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York City to create a residential parking permit system in the Queens Village area near the UBS Arena. The system would require residents to purchase permits to park in designated zones, with fees collected and added to the city's general fund. Key provisions exempt registered city vehicles from permit requirements, ensure at least 15% of parking spaces remain available for nonresidents, and mandate a public hearing before the system is implemented. The law specifically excludes commercial and retail properties from permit requirements, allowing unrestricted parking for businesses in those areas.

Enacts the "omnibus prevailing wage enforcement act"; creates the office of the prevailing wage fraud inspector general for increased vigilance in the effort to achieve prevailing wage enforcement; allows public authorities to require that successful bidders for public works jobs participate in a state-sponsored apprenticeship program; makes related provisions.

Relates to requiring a digital equity officer be appointed by the director of the office of information technology services to develop, oversee and assist in providing statewide broadband access.

Provides a tax exemption from sales and compensating use taxes on alternative energy systems including alternative energy systems, new Energy Star appliances and tangible personal property used in or on habitable residential and non-residential structures to improve energy efficiency; defines relevant terms; authorizes municipalities to adopt the exemption.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new New York State Pre-Paid Tuition Plan that allows individuals to make tax-free contributions to an account for the pre-payment of future college tuition. The plan is administered by the state comptroller and managed by a licensed financial organization, with funds guaranteed to cover tuition costs at participating two-year and four-year institutions. Account owners can contribute cash to the plan and designate a beneficiary, with withdrawals permitted only after four years for qualified tuition expenses. The bill defines eligible institutions, outlines the comptroller's administrative duties, and specifies rules for account opening, contributions, and withdrawals.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows home-schooled children living in a school district to join interscholastic sports and driver's education classes offered by that district. The main provision permits these students to participate in athletic activities and courses if they meet the standard requirements and pay any applicable fees, as long as they do not attend another school within the same district. The law also specifies that this option becomes available only when the district actually offers these programs. The changes would take effect approximately 120 days after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt certain low-income seniors from paying use tax on heating fuels purchased during the winter months. It directly affects residents aged 65 or older who do not qualify for the existing low-income home energy assistance program but earn no more than $500 above that program's income threshold. The key provision adds a new exemption to the tax law for heating fuel sales in December, January, and February for eligible seniors using the fuel at home. This change would immediately reduce the cost of heating for qualifying households during the coldest months.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Vehicular Violence Accountability Act to add new criminal offenses for serious physical injury, aggravated serious physical injury, death, and aggravated death caused by a vehicle. It directly affects drivers by requiring them to pass a written test and complete a four-to-five-hour pre-licensing course that includes education on vehicular violence and other safety topics before obtaining a driver's license. The law establishes a new article in the penal law to define vehicular violence and sets specific curriculum requirements for driver training programs. The commissioner of transportation will oversee the implementation of these educational components and may consult with other agencies when developing the course materials.