Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Creates a small business grid renewable energy tax credit; provides the term "business related renewable energy usage" shall refer to renewable power usage used to further the economic activity of the taxpayer at the primary business location that is clearly delimited from any shared renewable energy power usage cost.

Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"; provides for the heating and cooling of properties including dwelling units owned by the New York city housing authority through the installation of geothermal or air source heat pumps and for the replacement of lighting on New York city housing authority property with LED bulbs.

Requires state agencies that issue requests for proposals to provide notification to elected officials for requests for proposals for projects in excess of ten million dollars.

Authorizes certain municipalities to participate in a community-wide energy aggregation program where they can request bids, select an energy service provider, install energy efficiency measures and develop local renewable energy facilities to provide electric and/or gas supply services, including gas efficiency and renewable heating technologies to participating customers.

Allows a municipality to pass a local resolution to extend the taxable status exemption filing date to match such municipality's grievance date for persons sixty-five years of age or older.

Prohibits retail dealers from opening a tobacco business within 500 feet of an already existing licensed tobacco business; provides an exception if it is determined to be in the public interest by the municipality or community board.

Relates to creating annual reporting obligations by municipal housing authorities to the authorities budget office with respect to state-funded activities of such municipal housing authorities.

Provides for a deduction against personal gross income in an amount equal to fees, costs and expenses paid or incurred including legal fees and agency costs in connection with the adoption of a child.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain nonprofit organizations operating commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, or accessible vehicles to use risk retention groups for insurance instead of traditional insurers. It applies to vehicles registered in New York or other states that are not used solely for personal purposes by directors, officers, or key personnel and their families. The legislation defines specific terms like "commuter van" and "accessible vehicle" to clarify which vehicles qualify for this insurance option, with accessible vehicles requiring features such as wheelchair lifts, assistive listening systems, and signage for people with disabilities. This change expands insurance options for qualifying nonprofit transportation providers while maintaining restrictions on luxury vehicles and high-volume for-hire services.

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to file annual detailed financial and claim data statements with the superintendent of financial services; provides that all such statements shall be made available to the public.