Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed upon the application of the person alleged to be liable for such violation if any information that is required to be inserted in the notice of liability is omitted from such notice of liability, misdescribed or illegible.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to establish a program for inspecting indoor air quality in schools and pre-kindergarten facilities. It directly affects all public, charter, private, and parochial K-12 schools and pre-K programs (defined as "covered entities"). Key provisions mandate health department inspections for issues like mold, lead, or poor ventilation; require written complaint investigations; and demand reports comparing air quality to EPA guidelines. The program also requires distributing best practice guides for schools to address hazards like asbestos, radon, and high carbon dioxide levels.
Requires the city of New York to establish the New York city school safety fund, which transfers fines collected from the city's photo speed violation monitoring program and fines from the overpassing of stopped school buses to the fund to be used for school initiatives relating to the safe travel of students.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires public vessels operating on New York state waters and certified to carry passengers (like ferries or tour boats) to maintain either insurance or a surety bond covering passenger injuries or deaths. Specifically, it mandates at least $1 million in coverage per incident for negligence-related harm, with proof of this coverage required during inspections. Vessel operators must display this proof upon request, and failure to comply is a misdemeanor punishable by law. The requirement applies to all such vessels except those on waters under U.S. federal control.
Provides certain warranties and protections for purchasers of new and used motor vehicles; includes commercial and business purchasers under the Lemon Law.
Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.
Relates to first responders, including correction officers, coming into contact with saliva by spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling from or by an individual.
Establishes a farmers' bill of rights; specifies prohibited unfair trade practices which have the purpose of intentionally impairing a producer's freedom to bargain collectively with other producers in the marketing of the producer's product; provides that the commissioner of the department of agriculture and markets shall take action to restrain such violations upon the application of an association of producers; increases the limit on damages for encouraging or permitting delivery of products in violation of marketing agreements.
Prohibits certain state and prospective state contractors to contribute to the campaigns and committees of statewide officials, including any candidate for governor, attorney general and comptroller, for a period of time; requires written notice of prohibitions.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates sweet corn as New York's official state vegetable through a simple statutory change. It has no practical policy impact, affects no specific individuals or groups, and serves solely as a symbolic recognition. The bill amends state law to add "sweet corn" as the designated vegetable, with no additional mechanisms or implementation requirements. As a ceremonial measure, it does not alter existing laws or create new obligations. The bill is currently pending in the Governmental Operations committee.
