Asm. Joe DeStefano

Establishes the state all-electric building plan to require the office of general services to transition all buildings owned by the state to be all-electric buildings.

Requires institutions of higher education to implement a policy that documentation of an individualized education program (IEP) is sufficient proof that a student enrolled in or admitted to an institution of higher education has a disability.

Relates to requiring the commissioner of taxation and finance in conjunction with the health department and the office of temporary and disability assistance to conduct a study on the earned income tax credit and to propose changes thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the standard fee that New York notaries public can charge for common services from $2 to $5 per transaction. It directly affects notaries by raising fees for administering oaths, certifying acknowledgments of documents, and swearing witnesses. The key provision updates Section 136 of the executive law to replace all instances of "$2" with "$5" for these specific notarial acts. Electronic notarial services are excluded from this change and will continue to be regulated separately. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain maintenance and repair services for motor vehicles and railroad rolling stock from sales and use taxes. It directly affects common carriers (like trucking and rail companies) by reducing their tax burden on vehicle upkeep. The key provision adds new tax exemptions for parts and services related to motor vehicles and railroad equipment, while explicitly excluding fuel, electricity, and energy services from these exemptions. The policy change simplifies tax treatment for transportation infrastructure maintenance without altering broader tax rates.

Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.

Provides a personal income tax credit in the amount of any fishing and/or hunting fees paid by members of the United States armed forces in active service.

Relates to the salaries of certain teachers and aides employed by boards of cooperative educational services; puts limits on certain administrative and clerical expenses.

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services to identify concerns in students' mental health.

Provides that the comptroller shall examine and audit all state or federal funds appropriated or received for the humanitarian aid including short term shelter services to migrant individuals and families, including costs associated with humanitarian emergency response and relief centers for individuals entering short term shelter on or after April 1, 2024 in New York city or any other municipality in New York state.