Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent to include living quarters constructed or reconstructed before the effective date of the section providing such exemption.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's vehicle and traffic law to allow spouses of volunteer firefighters to receive distinctive license plates featuring a Maltese cross and "V.F." (Volunteer Firefighter) designation. It directly affects the spouses of members of volunteer fire departments who currently qualify for these plates under existing law. The key change expands eligibility from firefighters alone to include their spouses, requiring annual verification by both the applicant and their spouse when applying. The bill does not create new benefits but modifies current plate issuance rules to include spouses.
Requires every department, bureau, board, commission, authority, or any other agency or instrumentality of the state, when relying on statistics in planning, policy enforcement and reporting, to base such planning, policy enforcement and reporting on the worst-case scenario.
Maddy summaryThis bill prevents nursing home owners who have operated facilities with poor safety or quality inspection scores from purchasing new facilities for 24 months. It requires all applicants to disclose every nursing home they or their spouses own in the state, and the health department blocks purchases if any disclosed facility had recent violations. Owners must wait until the failing facility meets all standards for 24 consecutive months before buying new properties. The law applies to individuals, corporations, and other entities seeking to expand their nursing home operations.
Requires the school of a child who has their parent, guardian, or other person legally charged with the care or custody of such child arrested or whose house has been visited by police be informed of such arrest or visitation and the school establish procedures to best help such child.
Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the requirement for most vehicle owners to renew their registration annually. It changes the registration system so that most private vehicles (under 18,000 pounds gross weight) will remain valid until the vehicle's title is transferred to a new owner, rather than expiring on a set date. Taxis, omnibuses, and vehicles under specific registration programs remain subject to existing renewal rules. The change applies to standard passenger vehicles and aligns with current registration practices for new model year vehicles.
Provides for the establishment of a method for determining the lowest responsible bidder when negotiating state contracts that would incorporate quantifiable fiscal benefits.
Maddy summaryBill A 2557 creates the new crime of "stolen valor." This bill makes it illegal for a person to knowingly misrepresent themselves as a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or organized militia, or as a recipient of a military decoration or medal. This misrepresentation, such as wearing a uniform or medal, must be done with the intent to obtain money, property, or another tangible benefit. Individuals convicted of stolen valor would be charged with a class A misdemeanor.
Requires a parent, guardian or person in a parental relation to a child under the age of eighteen to be physically present when any immunization is administered to such child.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3693) requires New York State universities to accept all credits earned by students at CUNY community colleges, eliminating barriers to transfer. It directly affects CUNY community college students seeking to continue their education at state universities. The law mandates that CUNY curricula be designed for seamless credit transfer and requires state universities to collaborate with CUNY trustees to ensure credits are accepted or treated as equivalent to their courses. This creates a standardized process for credit recognition, making transfers more predictable and straightforward for students. The policy change takes effect 30 days after enactment.
