Asm. Larinda Hooks

Maddy summaryBill A 589 amends the governance structure of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It updates commissioner appointment rules, requiring new members (starting in 2026) to have specific experience in transportation, public administration, or related fields, while maintaining residency requirements for New York and New Jersey representatives. The bill also establishes a new Port Authority Transportation Advisory Committee to provide input on transportation matters. Additionally, it strengthens whistleblower protections for employees reporting misconduct and clarifies the inspector general's role in investigating fraud and abuse.

Maddy summaryBill A 1316 prohibits employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and state or municipal agencies from using an individual's consumer credit history when making decisions about hiring, employment, or granting licenses and permits. This includes information from credit reports, credit scores, and details about an individual's payment history or debts. The bill outlines specific exceptions where credit history can still be considered, such as for law enforcement positions, jobs requiring federal security clearance, or roles involving significant financial authority or access to trade secrets. Additionally, agencies can still consider an applicant's failure to pay taxes, fines, or court-ordered judgments.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State parks to actively promote farmers markets within state parks that sell locally grown food products, without harming park environments. It mandates parks officials to post market locations/times on their website, identify new park locations for markets, and coordinate with agencies like Empire State Development and Agriculture. The policy directly affects state parks management and farmers markets operating in park settings. It creates concrete requirements for information sharing and collaboration but does not fund or mandate new markets.